The Natural History of Destruction
Die Naturgeschichte der Zerstörung
Synopsis
Is it morally acceptable to use the civilian population as yet another tool for waging war? Is it possible to justify death and destruction for the sake of supposedly lofty ideals? The question remains as pertinent today as it was at the beginning of World War II, and it is becoming increasingly urgent to answer, as countless tragedies have been caused by unethical political decisions.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergei Loznitsa
- Screenplay & Story
- W. G. Sebald, Sergei Loznitsa
- Original Score
- Christiaan Verbeek
- Original Title
- Die Naturgeschichte der Zerstörung
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- LOOKSfilm, Studio Uljana Kim, Atoms & Void, RBB, MDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Loznitsa
W. G. Sebald, Sergei Loznitsa
Christiaan Verbeek
Danielius Kokanauskis
Regina Bouchehri, Sergei Loznitsa, Gunnar Dedio, Maria Choustova, Uljana Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Loznitsa
Director
Regina Bouchehri
Producer
Sergei Loznitsa
Producer
Sergei Loznitsa
Writer
Gunnar Dedio
Producer
Maria Choustova
Producer
Uljana Kim
Producer
Danielius Kokanauskis
Editor
Christiaan Verbeek
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Natural History of Destruction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Natural History of Destruction
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What is The Natural History of Destruction about?
Is it morally acceptable to use the civilian population as yet another tool for waging war? Is it possible to justify death and destruction for the sake of supposedly lofty ideals? The question remains as pertinent today as it was at the beginning of World War II, and it is becoming increasingly urgent to answer, as countless tragedies have been caused by unethical political decisions.
Who directed The Natural History of Destruction?
The Natural History of Destruction was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
Who stars in The Natural History of Destruction?
The principal cast of The Natural History of Destruction includes Not specified.
When was The Natural History of Destruction released and how long is it?
The Natural History of Destruction was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Natural History of Destruction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Natural History of Destruction was composed by Christiaan Verbeek.
Is The Natural History of Destruction based on a book or true story?
The Natural History of Destruction is adapted from the following source material: Book: "W. G. Sebald".